Mira Eclipses Odds In World Bowl Victory For Birmingham
Mira, an 11 year journeyman, starred as the Birmingham Americans beat the Florida Blazers 22 21 in the World Bowl. The win capped a turbulent WFL debut amid debt fears and possible folding. Attendees reached 32 376 as Beamon and Latta sparked a late Blazer comeback before Capone’s stop sealed the title.
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Birmingham
Ala
George Mira
World Football League
Mira
Birmingham Americans
WFL
Florida Blazers
Jake Gotta
Bob Brown
Bob Davis
Florida
Tommy Beamon
Davis
Greg Latta
Rod Foster
Harvard
Beamon
Warren Capone
Blazers
Walton Ponders Leaving Pro Ball
Los Angeles AP report says rookie Bill Walton weighs leaving professional basketball after two months. Money isn’t the object, adviser Sam Gilbert describes Walton’s serious soul searching amid a contract around 2 million. Gilbert, a UCLA figure, has been Walton’s friend and financial guide.
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Los Angeles
Bill Walton
Sam Gilbert
Ucla
Topeka West eyes new league after Sunflower rejection
Topeka West High, dropped from the Sunflower League, weighs forming a new circuit with possible joins from Topeka, Lawrence and Manhattan. Principal Jack Deeter says the school is exploring options, as Topeka and Lawrence remain Sunflower members and Manhattan belongs to Central Kansas League.
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Topeka, Kan
Topeka West High
Centennial League
Jack Deeter
Topeka
Lawrence
Manhattan
Topeka West
Shawnee Heights
All-America football team picks by AP in 1974
California turned back Ohio State 28-0 in the Rose Bowl. The AP All-America selections list players by first and second teams across offense, defense, and special positions, with notable names from Clemson Notre Dame Georgia Alabama Ohio State Nebraska Texas A&M and others. The roster includes quarterbacks Steve Bartkowski and Dave Hamm, running backs Archie Griffin and Anthony Davis, and linemen such as Leroy Cook and Doug English.
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NEW York
Hee
Associated Press
Donnie Cunningham
Clemson
Seneca
S.C
Pete Dentmerle
Notre Dame
New Canaan
Conn
Craig Hertwig
Georgia
Macon
al Krevis
Boston College
Lake Hiawatha
Ken Huff
North Carolina
Coronado
Calif
Steve Myers
Ohio State
Kent
Ohio
Rik Bonness
Nebraska
Bellevue
Neb
Steven Bartkowski
California
Santa Clara
Anthony Davis
Southern California
San Fernando
Archie Griffin
Columbus
Joe Washington
Oklahoma
Port Arthur
Tex
Leroy Cook
Alabama
Abbeville
Ala
Randy White
Maryland
Wilmington
Del
Doug English
Texas
Dallas
Mike Hartenstine
Penn State
Bethlehem
Louie Kelcher
Southern Methodist
Beaumont
Ken
Bernich
Auburn
Gretna
Red Shoate
Spiro
Okla
Richard Wood
Elizabeth
N.J. Bucks
Dave Brown
Michigan
Akron
John Provost
Holy Cross
Quincy
Mass
Pat Thomas
Texas A&m
Plano
Dick Pawlewicz
William & Mary
Steve Rivera
Mike Biehle
Miami
Steve Sylvester
Carl Dean
New Mexico State
Steve Ostermann
Washington State
Jack Baiorunos
Steve Joachim
Temple
Tony Dorsett
Pitt
Louie Giammona
Utah State
Walt Snickenberger
Princeton
Jimbo Elrod
Greg Murphy
Pete Cusick
Jimmy Webb
Mississippi State
Rubin Carter
Fla
Glenn Cameron
Florida
al Humphrey
Tulsa
Danny Kepley
East Carolina
Marvin Cobb
Barry Hill
Towa State
Louie Wright
San Jose State
Sunday Proclaimed Vince Gibson Day in Kansas
Gov. Robert Docking proclaimed Sunday December 8 as Vince Gibson Day in Kansas urging citizens to honor Vince Gibson who has announced his resignation after eight seasons as head football coach at Kansas State University. The proclamation will be delivered to Gibson.
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Topeka
Kan
Vince Gibson
Kansas
Robert Docking
Gibson
Kansas State University
Docking
Kansas State
Students Seek Change Of Mind By Fambrough
Lawrence AP students back Don Fambrough urging him to reconsider his resignation as Kansas football coach. City and campus leaders note student support and criticize athletic administration while a Manhattan reception honors Vince Gibson for improving Kansas State football and community service. Proclamations from several mayors accompany the observance.
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Fambrough
Athletic Corporation
Vince Gibson
Waldo E. Schellenger
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Kansas State
Schellenger
Gibson
Manhattan
Wamego
Westmoreland
Clay Center
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Walton
Sidering
Portland Trail Blazers
National Basketball Association
Bill
Gilbert
Robert Kerlan
San Francisco
Portland
NBA
Harry Glickman
Litwin
Choice
Barry Burton
Vanderbilt
Wee Hn Lrenegrer
Marvin Crenshaw
Dennis Harrah
Andy Dearman
VMI
John Roush
Aubrey Schulz
Baylor
Dave Hamm
Stan Fritts
North Carolina State
Willard
Harrell
Pacific
Billy Marek
Wisconsin
Defense Erde
Bob Martin
Mack Mitchell
Houston
Mike Fanning
LeRoy Selmon
Brad Cousino
Bob Breunig
Arizona State
Greg Collins
Ed Simonini
Texas A&m. Bucks
Neal Colzie
Randy Hughes
Randy Rhino
Georgia Tech
Great Relaxer
Vassmer
Ottawa
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Gibson Girls
The
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
William Logan
Red
Paine
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Remiesci
Delly
Santa Claus
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